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FRANK’S FA-1-14"
TOP DRIVE CASING RUNNING TOOL
Certified according to the
European Machinery Directive
• Designed to meet or exceed API 8C requirements
• Fills, rotates, circulates and reciprocates the casing string
simultaneously, thus improving the ease with which casing
strings are run to desired T.D., even with troublesome or
difficult hole conditions
• Patented thread compensator assists with thread / makeup
integrity. Reduces potential for thread damage during
make-up
• Equipped with Praying Mantis ® Pipe Pick-Up Arms &
automated Horseshoe Single-joint Pickup elevator
Casing Size Range
Hoisting Capacity (API 8C)
(may be limited by Top Drive Crossover Sub)
Push Down Force Capacity
Torque Capacity
SPECIFICATIONS
14” - 9 ⅝”
[357 - 244 mm]
500 Ton
[454 Tonne]
86,000 lbs
[39,000 kg]
50,000 ft.-lb
[67,791 N-m]
RPM, Continuous 85
RPM, Maximum 100
Thread Compensation
Overall Length (pick-up arm retracted)
Weight
Thru Bore
Pressure Rating
Praying Mantis® Pick-Up Arm Capacity
9”
[229 mm]
20'-2"
[6.1 m]
8,800 lb
[3,992 kg]
2”
[51 mm]
5,000 psi
[345 bar]
5 Ton
[4.54 Tonne]
Top Connection 6 ⅝” REG
Incorporates Fill-Up and Circulation Functions
• Control panel operates Patented FA-1, Praying Mantis ®
Pipe Pick-Up Arms, Horseshoe Single-joint Pick-up elevator
and spider
• Patented Interlock functionality ensures that either the
spider or FA-1 slips are directed to the set position at all
times, reducing the risk of dropped pipe
• Display for advanced functionality; displays slip position, pipe
end position and fault detection
• Separate displays for both operator and driller
• Electronic packages meet Atex Zone 1 and 2, or UL div 2
©2013 Frank’s. All Rights Reserved.
For more information, call 1-800-833-7265
www.frankscasing.com www.franksinternational.com
Patents. US 6,309,002; 6,431,626; 5,791,410; 5,909,768: CA 2399786; 2274650: EP 2312115; 0966592; 1099824: EP (GB) 1099824: EP (NL) 1099824: DE 69724670.1: NO 313967
Patent Applications. EP (IE) No. 10183835.7: EP No. 01907152.1: NO No. 20023777: No. PCT/US2000/009671; PCT/US2001/004146: PCT/US1997/006773
Frank’s ® products and services are subject to the Company’s standard terms and conditions, available on request. Unless noted otherwise, trademarks and service marks herein are the property of Frank’s. Product
and service information and/or specifications are subject to change without notice. Frank’s sells its products and services in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the applicable contract between
Frank’s and the client. For more information please contact an authorized Frank’s representative.
“Frank’s ® SJ04222013 - CRT4000–14.2
” is a registered trademark of Frank’s International, Inc. and Frank’s Casing Crew and Rental Tools, Inc.

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SPECIFICATIONS (continued)
1'-4 11/16" [0.4 m]
3'-9 1/2" [1.2 m]
18'-4" [5.6 m]
2'-5 1/2" [0.7 m]
12'-0 3/8" [3.7 m]
3'-1 3/8" [0.9 m]
1'-4 11/16" [0.4 m]
20'-2 5/8" [6.2 m]
18'-4" [5.6 m]
2'-5 1/2" [0.7 m]
3'-9 1/2" [1.2 m]
3'-1 3/8" [0.9 m]
12'-0 3/8" [3.7 m]
1'-4 11/16" [0.4 m]
Praying Mantis ®
Pipe Manipulating Module
18'-4" [5.6 m]
2'-5 1/2" [0.7 m]
Automated Air-Operated
Horseshoe Single-Joint
Pickup elevator
©2013 Frank’s. All Rights Reserved.
For more information, call 1-800-833-7265
www.frankscasing.com www.franksinternational.com
Patents. US 6,309,002; 6,431,626; 5,791,410; 5,909,768: CA 2399786; 2274650: EP 2312115; 0966592; 1099824: EP (GB) 1099824: EP (NL) 1099824: DE 69724670.1: NO 313967
Patent Applications. EP (IE) No. 10183835.7: EP No. 01907152.1: NO No. 20023777: No. PCT/US2000/009671; PCT/US2001/004146: PCT/US1997/006773
Frank’s ® products and services are subject to the Company’s standard terms and conditions, available on request. Unless noted otherwise, trademarks and service marks herein are the property of Frank’s. Product
and service information and/or specifications are subject to change without notice. Frank’s sells its products and services in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the applicable contract between
Frank’s and the client. For more information please contact an authorized Frank’s representative.
“Frank’s ® SJ04222013 - CRT4000–14.2
” is a registered trademark of Frank’s International, Inc. and Frank’s Casing Crew and Rental Tools, Inc.